Description
Technical Manual Reprint (TM 9-1005-223-10) for 7.62mm M14, M14A1 Rifles and M2 Rifle Bipod March 1972 FSN 1005-589-1271
Add a strong Cold War / Vietnam War-era U.S. Army rifle reference to your collection with this official reprint of Technical Manual TM 9-1005-223-10. This manual covers the 7.62mm M14 rifle, 7.62mm M14A1 rifle, and M2 rifle bipod, with listed stock numbers 1005-589-1271, 1005-072-5011, and 1005-711-6202.
This is an official reprint that includes Change 1 and Change 2. Change 1 is dated October 6, 1972, and Change 2 is dated May 8, 1973. The Change 2 page states that C1 and C2 are in force and that the base manual, dated March 21, 1972, is changed.
Historical Significance
The M14 rifle was one of the key American battle rifles of the Cold War. The Army Historical Foundation notes that the T44E4 received the final designation Rifle, 7.62mm, M14 in June 1957. The rifle was developed during the transition from World War II-era weapons to a NATO-standard 7.62mm rifle system.
The M14A1 represents the automatic-rifle side of the M14 family. The manual describes the M14A1 as differing from the standard M14 through features such as a cushioned butt plate, modified pistol-grip stock assembly, folding shoulder rest, hand grip assembly, selector, and stabilizer assembly.
That makes this manual a strong reference for collectors of M14 rifles, M14A1 automatic-rifle variants, Vietnam War small arms, Cold War infantry weapons, and U.S. Army technical manuals.
The M14, M14A1, and M2 Bipod Connection
This manual is valuable because it documents the complete operator-level equipment group, not just the rifle.
The base manual identifies the M14 and M14A1 as lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed shoulder weapons used for semiautomatic or automatic fire. It also lists the M2 rifle bipod as part of the covered equipment, along with related accessories such as the M6 bayonet-knife, M76 grenade launcher, M15 grenade launcher sight, M12 blank firing attachment, M3 breech shield, and winter trigger kit.
This makes the manual especially useful for displays focused on:
- M14 rifle documentation
- M14A1 rifle documentation
- M2 rifle bipod reference
- Vietnam War infantry equipment
- Cold War rifle accessories
- 7.62mm NATO small-arms history
- U.S. Army operator manual collections
What This Manual Covers
As TM 9-1005-223-10, this publication served as the Army operator’s manual for the 7.62mm M14 rifle, M14A1 rifle, and M2 rifle bipod. The scope states that the manual contains information and instructions for the operator responsible for performing maintenance on the M14, M14A1, and M2 bipod as allocated by the Maintenance Allocation Chart.
The manual includes sections covering:
- operating instructions
- controls and selector reference
- operation under usual and unusual conditions
- operator maintenance instructions
- preventive maintenance checks and services
- magazine maintenance
- material used with the major items
- ammunition reference
- troop-installed or authorized items
The included Change 1 superseded Appendix B with updated basic issue and authorized item information. Change 2 further updated the basic issue / authorized items section and added component-item language for the magazine and sling.
Key Features
- Official reprint of Technical Manual TM 9-1005-223-10
- Covers Rifle, 7.62mm, M14, W/E (FSN 1005-589-1271)
- Covers Rifle, 7.62mm, M14A1, W/E (FSN 1005-072-5011)
- Covers Bipod, Rifle, M2 (FSN 1005-711-6202)
- Base manual dated March 21, 1972
- Includes Change 1 – October 6, 1972
- Includes Change 2 – May 8, 1973
- U.S. Army operator’s manual
- Strong Vietnam War / Cold War small-arms collector appeal
Why This Reprint Stands Out
This reprint is useful because it brings the base March 1972 M14 operator’s manual together with the later official updates. That makes it more complete than a base-only copy.
For collectors, the appeal is the subject matter. The M14 represents the 7.62mm NATO battle rifle era. The M14A1 adds the automatic-rifle variant. The M2 bipod ties the manual to field use, supported firing positions, and M14A1 display setups.
This manual pairs well with M14 rifle displays, M14A1 reference collections, M2 bipod collections, 7.62mm NATO ammunition displays, Vietnam War infantry exhibits, and Cold War U.S. Army technical manual libraries.
About This Manual
This listing is for an official reprint of Technical Manual TM 9-1005-223-10, covering the 7.62mm M14 Rifle, 7.62mm M14A1 Rifle, and M2 Rifle Bipod, originally dated March 1972 and including Change 1 and Change 2.
This listing is for the manual reprint only unless otherwise stated. No rifle, firearm, receiver, barrel, bipod, magazine, ammunition, sling, bayonet, grenade launcher, tools, repair parts, storage case, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
Ideal For
This manual reprint is a strong fit for:
- M14 rifle collectors
- M14A1 rifle collectors
- M2 rifle bipod reference collections
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
- Vietnam War small-arms displays
- Cold War infantry weapon collections
- 7.62mm NATO rifle reference libraries
- museum and archival reference displays
- collectors completing an M14 technical manual set
Approx length 6", Approx width 4", Approx height .25", Approx weight 1lbs.
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